Glass Roundup
If metal could be designed to harden like glass does, a new, nearly unbreakable material could result.
Seeing in STEREO
Solar physicists see the sun in 3-D with NASA's STEREO Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory.
Cloud Imaging
A flotilla of satellites will closely monitor the effects of cloud pollution on climate.
Crusader Dysentery
The Crusaders had more to worry about than just dying in battle.
Sex and Pizza Roundup
A compound found in oregano could be good for your heart.
Birdsong Bandwagon
A songbird species finds good nesting sites by listening for other birds in the neighborhood.
Amphibian Conservation
Amphibians are going extinct at an alarming rate, but zoos and aquariums have an ambitious plan to save them.
Gay Evolution
Genes that contribute to male homosexuality may make women more fertile.
Nucleobases from Space
Key components of DNA and RNA appear to have come to Earth from space.
Space Names Roundup
Pluto may have lost its status as a planet, but it's inspired a whole new category for planetoids.
Toad Tongues
The toad's super-fast tongue is inspiring the design of new medical and industrial technologies.
Asteroid Deflection
A new research center will look for ways to deflect incoming asteroids.
Supernova Sighting
Scientists have witnessed the beginning of a supernova, or exploding star, for the first time.
Frog Eggs
Hourglass tree frogs from Central America lay their eggs in unexpected places.
Bacterial Computing
Bacteria may be the backbone of some future supercomputers.
Photonic Beetle
A Brazilian beetle provides a model for optical computer components.
Frog Legs
Scientists estimate that the global trade in frog legs is worth about 50 million dollars per year.
Math Roundup
A large international study suggests that girls only lag behind boys in math achievement in cultures where gender inequality remains a problem.
GLAST (Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope)
A new space telescope will give astronomers an unprecedented view of the universe.
Satellite Archaeology
Satellite images are helping scientists measure the influence of an ancient Mexican civilization.
Lunar Dust
Moon dust not only gets into space suits, it could jeopardize the health of future astronauts.